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Journal des Goncourt Memoires de la Vie Litteraire
Goncourt Brothers; Edmond de Goncourt; Jules de Goncourt
1891-4
Biliotheque-Charpentier : Paris
7" by 4.5
[5], vi-vii, [2], 2-402, [1]; [7], 4-340, [1]; [7], 4-369, [2]; [11], 4-373, [2]; [5], ii-x, [3], 4-355, [2]; [5], viii, [3], 4-356, [1]; [7], 4-336, [1pp]
SUMMARY
The Goncourt's brothers' extensive journal on the vivid and intimate literary and artistic life in Paris.
Leather Binding,Signed Binding
Overall Condition: Very Good
This book weighs 4 KG when packed
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DESCRIPTION
In the original French.
In a signed binding by M. Wood.
Incomplete in seven volumes, being volumes I-VII of a total of IX volumes, thus lacking volumes VIII and IX.
A collection of the letters of the Goncourt brothers, and extracts from their journal.
The Goncourt Journal was a diary written by Edmond and Jules de Goncourt, from 1850 to Jules' death in 1870. The journal is a candid account of the literary and artistic scene in Paris in the mid nineteenth century.
Upon publication this work was met with critical acclaim, with critics describing it as an inimitable view into French literary society.
The Goncourt brothers were inseparable in life, both being naturalism writers, and collaborative writers throughout their lives. Their histories include 'La Femme au XVIIIe Siecle' and 'La du Barry'. They also wrote novels as a joined effort, including 'Germinie Lacerteux, which was based on the double life of their maid, Rose Malingre.
CONDITION
In a half calf binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, smart. A little rubbing and discolouration to the spines. Minor rubbing to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean with the odd spot, mostly to the first and last few pages.
Overall Condition: Very Good
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Overall Condition
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Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear
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leaving a compromised copy even after repair
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